Surface help & learning
Choose from a variety of Surface devices and accessories to get help.
How your PC gaming account relates to your Microsoft Store account
The Xbox app on PC relies on two Microsoft accounts: the Microsoft Store account, and the Xbox account (your PC gaming account). The Microsoft Store account provides access to owned games, subscription benefits, and other Xbox app purchases made by that account. The Xbox account is used for game streaming access, in-game purchases, achievements, and friends.
Windows Update Delivery Optimization and privacy
Windows Update Delivery Optimization helps you get Windows updates and Microsoft Store apps more quickly and reliably. You’re in control over whether you use Delivery Optimization with the settings described in this article.
Use an eSIM to get a cellular data connection on your Windows PC
An eSIM lets you connect to the Internet over a cellular data connection. With an eSIM, you don't need to get a SIM card from your mobile operator, and you can quickly switch between mobile operators and data plans.
Xbox Support
Xbox Support 为 Xbox、Game Pass 和账单问题提供帮助。在 Xbox Support 社区中获取建议和客户服务。
HomeGroup from start to finish - Microsoft Support
After you create a homegroup, other PCs running Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, or Windows 7 on your network can join it. Add your other PCs to the homegroup
Recovery options in Windows - Microsoft Support
Important: If you’ve encrypted your device, you’ll need your BitLocker key to reset your PC. If you don’t know your BitLocker key, see Find my BitLocker recovery key.. During the resetting process, it is possible that your screen may go black for a long period of time (occasionally upwards of 15 minutes) and that your device may attempt to restart itself during this period.
How OneDrive safeguards your data in the cloud
Personal Vault. OneDrive Personal Vault is a protected area in OneDrive that you can only access with a strong authentication method or a second step of identity verification, such as your fingerprint, face, PIN, or a code sent to you via email or SMS. 1 Your locked files in Personal Vault have an extra layer of security, keeping them more secured in case someone gains access to your account ...
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard, OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows
Windows 7 support ended on January 14, 2020
The Windows 10 free upgrade offer ended on July 29, 2016. To upgrade to Windows 10, you will need to have a compatible PC and purchase a full version of the software.We recommend that you don’t install Windows 10 on an older device, as some Windows 7 devices are not compatible with Windows 10 or could experience reduced feature availability.
Use Game Mode while gaming on your Windows device
When you use Game Mode, Windows prioritizes your gaming experience by turning things off in the background. When you’re running a game, Game Mode: